Cowboy

Cowboy Meaning & Origin

About Cowboy
The surname Cowboy is an occupational surname derived from the English word "cowherd" or "cowboy." It was originally used to denote someone who worked with cattle, particularly as a herder or a person responsible for tending to cows. The name is associated with the occupation of cowboys, who historically played a significant role in the cattle industry, particularly in the American West. Today, the surname Cowboy serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural significance of the cowboy profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cowboy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cowboy: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cowboy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cowboy is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 B OY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cowboy in Braille

Here's how to represent Cowboy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cowboy in braille

How to sign the name Cowboy using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cowboy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cowboy in sign language

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